SPORT
BTEC
Course Overview
BTEC Sport is suitable for students who have an enthusiasm for taking their knowledge and understanding of various aspects of sport to a higher level.
In Year 12, students will have the opportunity to explore the function of the various body systems in greater detail, as well as investigating skills, tactics and techniques of a variety of different sporting activities in a practical setting. In Year 13, students explore a range of different sport-related careers, as well as learning about ways to test and improve fitness levels.
Students are taught by means of both theory and practical lessons, and are assessed via a variety of different methods, including coursework, exam and practical work.
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Target Audience
Students with an interest in sport, health and fitness who may wish to either study the subject at a higher level at University or seek employment in a sport-related field.
Year 12 Units
Unit 1: anatomy & physiology
Students will explore how the skeletal, muscular, cardiovascular, and respiratory systems function and the fundamentals of energy systems.
Assessment: one hour and 30 minute exam (externally assessed).
Unit 7: practical sports performance
Students will study the skills, techniques, tactics and rules of selected sports through active participation in individual and team sports.
Assessment: coursework, including practical performance (internally assessed).
Year 13 Units
Unit 2: fitness training & programming for health, sport & well-being
Students will explore client screening and lifestyle assessment, fitness training methods and fitness programming to support improvements in a client's health and well-being.
Assessment: two hour and 30 minute supervised synoptic task (externally assessed).
Unit 3: professional development in the sports industry
Students will explore the knowledge and skills required for different career pathways in the sports industry.
Assessment: coursework (internally assessed).
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Student testimonials
I really enjoy the course. There's a good mix of interesting topics, and I like that we still get assessed on our practical performance. I tend to do better in coursework, so it's good that there is the option of being assessed in different ways.
Jack (Year 13 Student)
I like the way that the course builds upon what we learnt on GCSE PE last year - this has helped me pick up the new content quite easily. I can already see how the different units are going to help me to apply to do Physiotherapy at University.
Josh (Year 12 Student)
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Support sessions
There are regular catch-up sessions organised to help support students with all aspects of the course. These range from exam technique and revision sessions, coursework support sessions, and sessions to help students develop their practical skills.
Sessions are orgainsed based on the needs of the students, and can take place any day of the school week.
Higher Education Progression Routes
SPORT & EXERCISE SCIENCE (bsc hons)
Currently offered at Bath University
sPORTS COACHING (BA hons)
Currently offered at Cardiff Metropolitan University
physiotherapy (bsc hons)
Currently offered at UWE
Future Careers
Physiotherapist
nutritionist
